Lead EHS Professional

selinc; Idaho; On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

SEL is seeking an experienced EHS Lead Professional to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. You will partner with leaders to drive regulatory compliance and ISO management systems while promoting a proactive safety culture at SEL.

In this role you will oversee EHS initiatives, provide guidance, and support strategic objectives that enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in EH&S or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification such as CSP or CIH.
• Minimum 5 years management experience.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more EH&S programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Superior organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine SEL's EH&S systems and programs to comply with regulations and SEL requirements.
• Own multiple programs ensuring safety, compliance, and environmental protection.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand problems and needs.
• Lead cross functional teams to create company-wide EH&S solutions and act as SME.
• Respond to customer inquiries, questionnaires, surveys, and incidents.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance inspections per ISO 14001/45001.
• Perform EH&S review/approval as part of MOC process.
• Manage hazard control and incident investigations with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BSc EH&S / Engineering

CSP or CIH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

SEL is seeking an experienced EHS Lead Professional to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs that protect our people, facilities, and communities. In this role, you will partner with leaders and teams across the organization to drive compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO management system standards while fostering a proactive culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.

The EHS Lead will oversee key EHS initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship, lead risk reduction efforts, and support strategic objectives that enhance operational excellence. This position is responsible for evaluating program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions that prevent injuries, reduce environmental impacts, and strengthen organizational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine SEL's EH&S systems and programs to comply with federal, state, and local regulations and SEL requirements; proactively report and respond to new requirements and industry trends.
• Own multiple programs that ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection; programs serve diverse customer base with broad scope.
• Collaborate with and balance the needs of various stakeholders to understand problems and needs.
• Lead cross functional teams to create company-wide solutions within areas of expertise. Act as subject matter expert, including negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Respond to job related customer inquiries, questionnaires, surveys, requirements, issues, and any environmental incidents.
• Participate in or lead internal audits and compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory and ISO 14001 and 45001 standard requirements.
• Perform EH&S review/approval as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Manage active hazard control and accident prevention programs; facilitate incident investigations through root cause analysis and corrective action solution design or recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a EH&S related field or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Professional certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), etc.
• Minimum 5 years management experience
• Subject matter expertise in one or more EH&S programs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Superior organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• EH&S experience in electronics manufacturing environment
• ISO 45001 and/or 14001 internal auditor experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs unassisted and lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Location:

Lewiston, ID - This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data - $ 115,300.00 - 170,400.00 USD Annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the POSITION level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.